Rear View Monitor System

System Diagram:

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL
a. To assist the driver with parking the vehicle by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle, this system has a television camera mounted on the luggage compartment door. The system displays the image on the multi-display.

b. This system consists of the following components:
1. Multi-display
2. Television camera

c. This system is equipped with a self-diagnosis system, which is operated on a designated window that appears on the display panel, just as in the navigation system.

2. FUNCTION OF COMPONENTS




a. The multi-display controls the system by using information from the given components:

3. OPERATION EXPLANATION
a. The ECM sends an R position signal to the multidisplay when the shift lever is moved to the R position. After receiving the R position signal, the multi-display switches from the navigation system to the rear view monitor system.

4. NOTES FOR REAR VIEW MONITOR
a. Notes for the rear view monitor.
1. The rear view monitor may not function properly if subjected to a severe impact by any hard object.
2. Do not "scrub" the camera because it is made of resin. Scrubbing it may scratch the cover and affect the image. Prevent organic solvents, waxes, bond removing solvents, or glass coating from adhering to the cover. If anything adheres to the cover, clean it off immediately and wash the lens with water.
3. Exposing the camera to a sudden temperature change may affect proper functioning of the camera.
4. A clear image may not appear if the camera is dirty with snow, mud, etc. In that case, wash it with water and wipe off the lens. Use a detergent to remove dirt if necessary.

b. Images are difficult to discern even in normal conditions if:
1. The camera lens is frosted over (the image immediately after turning the engine switch ON (IG) may be blurred or darker than normal).
2. A strong beam of light, such as a sunbeam or headlight, hits the camera.
3. It is too dark around the camera (at night, etc.).
4. The ambient temperature around the camera is either too high or too low.

HINT: When a strong light, such as a sunbeam reflected off the vehicle's body, hits the camera, the image may be blurred. This is called the "SMEAR" phenomenon, peculiar to the CCD camera.